The 6 Boat Tours in La Romana That Are Worth the Money

1.Saona Island small group and relax – luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · from $139Our pick

Spend about eight hours aboard the 75-foot Quetzal catamaran, capped at 30 people. From Bayahibe, you’ll snorkel at Catuano, relax on Saona Island, visit Las Palmillas’ starfish pool, and enjoy lunch, snacks, unlimited drinks, and live commentary from guides such as Charlotte, Lola, and Enrique.

“We didn’t have very high expectations because of some previous trips we had with other companies, but this experience completely blew us away! It was so amazing that before we even left the boat on the first day, we booked anRead more”

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2.Catalina Island – Snorkeling tour on a luxury catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · from $129

Sail from Bayahibe to Catalina Island aboard the Quetzal, a modern catamaran limited to 28 people. Snorkel at The Wall and The Aquarium, eat lunch, relax on the beach, and cruise past Casa de Campo and up the Chavón River with guides such as Lolo.

“Amazing experience! The best crew and tour guide to show you how to do the beautiful island life of the DR”

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3.Saona Crusoe VIP for cruise guests

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 9 hours · from $139

Spend nine hours exploring Saona Island by speedboat, with cruise-port transfers, a guided visit to Mano Juan, a turtle project, Canto de la Playa, lunch at Catuano, mangrove views, and starfish-filled natural pools. Guides such as Ingrid and Laura have led recent departures.

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4.Catalina Island Comfort: Snorkeling & Catamaran Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 33 reviews · 7h 30m · from $90Best value

Sail from Bayahibe to Catalina Island aboard a catamaran, with a 45-minute stop at La Pared for snorkeling, Caribbean music, snacks, and drinks. Enjoy a buffet lunch, open bar, sunbeds, and about 2.5 hours on the beach. Multilingual guides, including José, lead the trip.

“Die Crew an Bord hat auf mein Nein zu Fotos keine Rücksicht genommen und mich lauthals gefragt ob ich Durchfall hätte, als ich äußerte dass mir übel ist. Das Verhalten empfand ich als äußerst unfreundlich.”

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5.Saona Island for Norwegian Sky Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours · from $128

Join Dominican Attitude Excursions for a five-hour Saona Island trip from La Romana. Christian and the crew lead you by van and 23-foot speedboat to El Peñon, Catuano Beach, Playa Dichosa, and a starfish-filled natural pool, with lunch, drinks, and snorkeling included.

“One of the highlights of our trip! From the start our guides were energetic and set the tone for the trip. The rum was pouring early and it didn’t stop. The secluded beach was a nice stop with no crowds and we wish we had more time there. The local lunch was delicious! The snorkel stops to see fish and giant starfish were really enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour!”

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6.Catalina Island for Mein Schiff Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $128

From La Romana, you’ll ride to Bayahibe, board a 37-foot boat, snorkel at The Wall and The Aquarium, eat lunch on Catalina Island, then cruise the Chavón River. English, French, and Spanish guides lead the day, with Christian named as one guide.

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